Some of the most rugged sections of the Appalachian Trail go through Mahoosuc, but there are also some options that can please the senses and not ruin the body.
Outdoors
Dressing for success: How to avoid ticks
There are some simple steps you can take to help prevent Lyme disease – from the right clothes to the right bug spray – and they start with awareness.
Hunting: A spring bear hunt deserves careful consideration
A spring hunt could hurt the economics tied to the fall hunt.
What’s Up in September: Brightest planets will shine in autumn’s sky
All four of the brightest planets will be visible in our evening sky at the same time.
Thursday’s Sports Digest: Record number of any-deer permits approved
There will be 84,745 issued by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in the lottery on Sept. 7.
Birding: It’s not just flying; it’s efficient flight
Swallows are among the birds who must work out whether to fly quickly or slowly.
Hunting: Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall
Even if the calendar says there’s another month to summer, there are signs of the change of seasons.
Canoeing in Maine: Fine paddling in Phippsburg
Spirit Pond and Morse River offer a pleasant alternative to hanging out at the beach, but make sure you avoid low tide.
Maine fishing guides have tales of big fish and more
Strange, unbelievable and zany stories have to do with more than fishing.
Baxter State Park’s new director keeps focus on ‘wild’
As pressure for modern conveniences intensifies at the popular Maine park, Eben Sypitkowski’s determined to ‘be resilient to the changes I see coming.’